2ManyBoxes
pfm Member
Buy a cheap fake lambs wool bonnet
I guess a pedestrian would get a softer landing but it wouldn't be very aerodynamic and the heat from the engine might make it melt.
Or do you mean the head apparel for ladies?
Buy a cheap fake lambs wool bonnet
So do this to the rest of it, get it through the test for loose change, and be prepared to do it in a year or two, if the thing is still rolling. It won't go for ever, even Mrs Mull will one day admit defeat. Say when the heater packs up.From what I've read.. the ideal is to clean and polish..and then to seal with something which prevents UV damage.
FWIW, I tried a small patch on both cars just using Brasso and kitchen paper. That made very noticeable difference, but not quite the brilliant shine that should be there.
You can get a kit with loads of various foam and wool polishing mops for a cordless drill for about a tenner, then just use some T-Cut or something.
I've also read that WD40 works for some reason, as per below, probably best to mute the OTT commentary though.
Hopefully his next video will be how to deal with bonnet dents and chips made from slamming a WD40 can down on it. Pillock.
Autosol metal polish or T-cut works well. Start with fine Wet & Dry paper if they're really bad.
Rather than let mine get bad in the first place I just make and effort to give mine a quick routine polish once in a while.
So do this to the rest of it, get it through the test for loose change, and be prepared to do it in a year or two, if the thing is still rolling. It won't go for ever, even Mrs Mull will one day admit defeat. Say when the heater packs up.
...and anyway.. this afternoon I ordered the Holts Kit...from Amazon. It's already been dispatched. Only 20 quid and I'm anything for an easy life these days.
I'm expecting it will do both cars. I doubt Mrs Mull's will last much longer, but mine has a few years in it yet.. Possibly more than I have...
16 year old 2 litre old shape Civic iVTEC with only 70k on the clock. Brilliant 'project' for some Boy Racer.
Which brings me onto 'underbody protection' According to my MOT guy.. the floor is solid, but the various sub assemblies are starting to show signs of corrosion.. though nothing serious.. yet. I'm wondering if it's worth getting somebody to do a 'Waxoyl' or similar type job on it?
Waxoyl works well. If you were near me I'd say " bring it round " as I have the spray gear and do this for my old sheds. In contrast with other posters here I wouldn't spend large amounts of money or time. On the standard drive on ramps, reach under, spray what you can get to, good enough. It will slow it down for a couple of years in exchange for £20 and an hour's work....and anyway.. this afternoon I ordered the Holts Kit...from Amazon. It's already been dispatched. Only 20 quid and I'm anything for an easy life these days.
I'm expecting it will do both cars. I doubt Mrs Mull's will last much longer, but mine has a few years in it yet.. Possibly more than I have...
16 year old 2 litre old shape Civic iVTEC with only 70k on the clock. Brilliant 'project' for some Boy Racer.
Which brings me onto 'underbody protection' According to my MOT guy.. the floor is solid, but the various sub assemblies are starting to show signs of corrosion.. though nothing serious.. yet. I'm wondering if it's worth getting somebody to do a 'Waxoyl' or similar type job on it?
Reminds me of my youth. After a holiday in France the family car came back with yellow lights, my Dad couldn't be bothered cleaning off the tint. For the next year or so the car was instantly recognisable at night as the only Fiesta outside the school disco, cinema, etc with yellow lights.Excellent.
NB Mise en garde: that kit might equally result in a period-yellow headlight tint and a strange urge to céder priorité à droite